US Bridges

4072C over Creek

Good

Le Flore County, Oklahoma · 3.7 N 3.0 E Spiro · Structure no. 083170000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4072C over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 4072C over Creek in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries4072C
CrossesCreek
Location3.7 N 3.0 E Spiro
RouteCounty Highway 4072C
Coordinates35.29343, -94.56687
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4072C over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4072C over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does 4072C over Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 4072C over Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 4072C over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.